# Hyperion Remote vs Lights Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hyperion Remote at 59% against Lights Remote's 15%. Hyperion Remote also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.8) and device support (5 vs 3). Lights Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hyperion Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Lights Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hyperion Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Hyperion Remote's written reviews are positive against 15% of Lights Remote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hyperion Remote | Lights Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503/reviews)** | [1.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-remote/id1504639965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **80** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 43 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Ganske](https://appshunter.io/developer/434907508) | [奇勇 颜](https://appshunter.io/developer/1278807009) |

## What reviewers say

### Hyperion Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hyperion-remote/id943635503)

Control your smart lights connected to a Hyperion server directly from your iPhone or Apple Watch. Easily set colors, apply beautiful light effects, and even use images to illuminate your room. Offers quick access via widgets and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Intuitive color wheel for setting colors, Control pre-installed and custom light effects, Today widget and Apple Watch app for quick access, Use images to color your lights, Automatic Hyperion server detection, Save favorite colors and effects

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Mode (1 Month) | $0.49 | per month |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Mode (1 Year) | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Mode | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Mode | $2.99 | one-time |
| Comfty Mode | $3.99 | one-time |


### Lights Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-remote/id1504639965)

Easily control RGB LED string lights via Bluetooth. Customize display time, colors, and modes with a simple, code-free interface. Just install and start playing.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth Low Energy control, RGB LED string light customization, Set display time, Choose colors, Select display modes, Code-free pairing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hyperion Remote free?

Hyperion Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lights Remote free?

Lights Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hyperion Remote or Lights Remote?

Hyperion Remote is rated higher. Hyperion Remote averages 3.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Lights Remote averages 1.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Hyperion Remote or Lights Remote have ads?

Neither Hyperion Remote nor Lights Remote shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*